Berg River Resort

HolidayStays Score: 4.0 / 5

Resort Groendal · Western Cape

About

Family-friendly riverside accommodation on 11 hectares between Paarl and Franschhoek, 60km from Cape Town. Features self-catering chalets and campsites with river access and extensive recreation facilities.

Accommodation

15 self-catering chalets in two styles: A-style with 2 bedrooms sleeps 2 adults and 3–4 children; B-style open-plan sleeps 2 adults and 2 children. Chalets equipped with chef stoves and cookware. 180 electrified tree-shaded campsites. 2 luxury dome tents also available.

Facilities

3.5-metre swimming pool with kiddies pool, waterslide (seasonal Oct–May), jungle gym, trampolines, volleyball, roller skating, tennis wall, putt-putt golf, and pool tables. River spa, designated fishing area with boat and canoe rentals, birdwatching with guides, braai areas, and café with groceries and takeaway. Glass recycling programme throughout.

Location & Surroundings

Between Paarl and Franschhoek, 60km northeast of Cape Town. Nearby: Boschendal, Babylonstoren, Fairview, and KWV wine estates; Berg River Craft Beer Brewery; Drakenstein Lion Park; Giraffe House; Ashia Cheetah Sanctuary; Taal Monument; Paarl Mountain Wild Flower Reserve. Surrounded by Stellenbosch and Jonkershoek mountain ranges with hiking and mountain biking.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00

Check-out: 10:00

Children: Allowed

Rooms

A-Style Chalet

Two-bedroom self-catering family chalet with open-plan kitchen and lounge. Fully equipped with chef stoves and cookware. Includes a private braai area. Sleeps 2 adults and up to 4 children. Some units

B-Style Chalet

Open-plan self-catering family chalet with kitchen facilities. Fully equipped with chef stoves and cookware. Includes a private braai area. Sleeps 2 adults and 2 children.

Luxury Dome Glamping

Spacious modern geodesic dome on the banks of the Berg River, ideal for couples. Features a private wood-fired hot tub and river frontage with sunset views. Includes access to the resort spa and swimm

Electrified Campsite

Tree-shaded campsite on maintained grassland with 16-amp electrical outlet. Suitable for tents and caravans. Includes access to clean ablution facilities and camp cook stoves with cookware.

Bush Camp

Self-sufficient bush camp for tents and caravans. Currently closed due to flood damage.

Location

Address

R45 Franschhoek Road, Paarl South, Western Cape

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Directions

Located on R45 Franschhoek Road, Paarl South, between Paarl and Franschhoek. GPS: 33° 47′ 7486″ S, 18° 57′ 7085″ E.

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Features

Family-oriented Resort; Families And Couples Only No Music Policy In Pool And River Areas Glass Recycling Programme Throughout Property Berg River Frontage Waterslide Seasonal (october–may) Tractor Rides For Children (seasonal) Day Visitor Facilities Available Group And Team-building Catering Facilities Available By Prior Arrangement Chalets Not Serviced During Stays Guests Must Provide Own Towels And Braai Grids

Activities

Swimming Bird Watching Fishing Canoeing Picnicking River Tubing Team Building Events Tractor Rides Bird Guiding Tours School Outings

Amenities

Swimming Pool Braai Facilities Billiard Table Tube Hire Animal Farmyard Fishing Area Skateboard Area Roller Skating Area Putt-putt Golf Waterslide Café Boat Hire Tennis Wall Volleyball Court River Access Kiddies Pool Canoe Hire Beauty Spa Picnic Areas Trampoline Jungle Gym

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Nearby Destinations

Franschhoek 3km Villiersdorp 21km Paarl 21km Stellenbosch 22km Klapmuts 24km Eikenhof 26km